American Atheists
Atheists mourn the slaying of a second Bangladeshi blogger in a month
By Kimberly Winston — March 31, 2015
(RNS) Washiqur Rahman was silenced. But atheists, humanists and other nonbelievers in the U.S. won't be. They're speaking out about his death.
In a first, atheist activist addresses conservative conference
By Kimberly Winston — February 26, 2015
(RNS) Jamila Bey, a Washington, D.C.-based writer and radio host, is believed to be the first atheist activist to address the Conservative Political Action Conference's annual meeting.
The ‘War on Christmas’ is actually a war on atheist voices
By Chris Stedman — December 24, 2014
If I was basing my impression on what I see reported on by Fox News and other networks, I would not think that less than 15 percent of atheists are anti-theists. In fact, I would assume the opposite.
2014: The top stories in atheism
By Chris Stedman — December 22, 2014
From the popularity of 'Cosmos' on Fox-TV to the Roku launch of 'Atheist TV', from open atheist James Woods's inspiring congressional campaign to Richard Dawkins's less-than-inspiring tweets, atheists made headlines all year.
American Atheists launches anti-Christmas billboards across the country
By Erin O'Neill — December 16, 2014
(RNS) The billboard in Springdale, Ark., is one of a handful posted this month by the group , which is working to drum up attention for their annual convention in April.
Black atheists say their concerns have been overlooked for too long
By Kimberly Winston — October 9, 2014
(RNS) “There are people in our community that ... are only going to sit down and listen to you talk about separation of church and state for so long,” said Kimberly Veal, a Chicago-based black atheist.
Atheist coalition wants you to know they are ‘Openly Secular’
By Kimberly Winston — September 24, 2014
DECATUR, Ga. (RNS) A coalition of nearly 30 atheists, humanists and other nonreligious groups is taking a page from the gay rights movement to encourage people to admit they are “openly secular.”
Atheist TV: Who is the Richard Dawkins-endorsed channel really trying to reach?
By Chris Stedman — July 31, 2014
The first channel specifically for atheists launched this week. But their decision to feature figures like Richard Dawkins and Jaclyn Glenn so prominently has guest columnist Sarah Jones wondering which atheists the channel is designed to attract.
Ground Zero cross can stay at 9/11 museum, appeals court rules
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — July 28, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) Atheists said they suffered from both physical and emotional damages from the presence of the beamed cross at the official 9/11 museum, resulting in headaches, indigestion and mental pain.
Atheists lose court battle with IRS
By Lauren Markoe — May 23, 2014
(RNS) Does the IRS discriminate against atheist groups? A federal court says "no."
Supreme Court prayer ruling may spur new alliances
By Kimberly Winston — May 7, 2014
STANFORD, Calif. (RNS) While the Supreme Court decision allowing sectarian prayer at government meetings was a blow to secular organizations, it may also lead to some unlikely alliances.
Atheist TV: Coming soon to a television near you
By Kimberly Winston — May 7, 2014
STANFORD, Calif. (RNS) American Atheists plans to launch the first-ever atheism-only television channel in July.
New book exhorts atheists to ‘come out’ of the closet
By Kimberly Winston — April 17, 2014
(RNS) A new book exhorts atheists to "come out of the closet," another sign that the nonbelief community is taking a page from the LGBT community in gaining acceptance.
What’s the biggest misconception about atheists?
By Chris Stedman — April 4, 2014
"What's the biggest misconception people have about atheists?" Several secular leaders weigh in for RNS. Read their thoughts and share yours.
Atheists can be homophobic and sexist, too
By Chris Stedman — March 10, 2014
The rights of women and LGBTQ people have been a big topic of discussion in the atheist blogosphere recently—with some asking whether or not homophobic or sexist atheists actually exist.
